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Syrian artists are looking to find an answer to the question of what happens next. Photo: Mohamad Khayata, Stitching My Syria Back, 2014
Date
21 January 2015 - 08:03

What are Syrian artists showing us about the conflict?

Lois Stonock co-curated an exhibition by Syrian artists who are showing us the conflict in new ways. Read a transcript of her exhibition tour.

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Arts, Visual Arts, Global development
Many young Pakistanis want to turn away from violence in their communities. Photo by Benny Lin on Flickr under Creative Commons licence.
Date
08 May 2014 - 14:23

How violence affects young Pakistanis

A recent report presents 1,800 stories from young people across Pakistan, expert interviews, and a national survey on the effects of political, criminal and domestic violence.

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Civil society, Justice
Women and girls in Bangladesh are largely excluded from taking part in the digital sphere. Photo by The Advocacy Project / Creative Commons licence.
Date
10 December 2013 - 16:05

Is digital education easily accessible to Bangladeshi girls?

A combination of policy and non-governmental initiatives is helping to improve the Bangladeshi girls educational situation. The British Council’s Alexandra Tyers explains.

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Women and girls, Education, Primary school, Technology, Equal opportunities and diversity
'South Sudan's women are more likely to die in childbirth than complete primary school.'
Date
25 September 2013 - 12:52

The women of South Sudan

High illiteracy rates and rigid gender roles are just two of the many challenges for the women of South Sudan.

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Women and girls, Global development, Equal opportunities and diversity
According to the report, just 46% of women in Pakistan intend to vote in the upcoming elections. Photo of Hafsa Shaikh from Lahore by Umar Farooq.
Date
03 April 2013 - 12:17

Next generation in Pakistan pessimistic

Our new report ‘Next Generation Goes to the Ballot Box‘ shows a generation of 18- to 29-year-olds in Pakistan concerned about their safety, jobs and institutions.

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Civil society, Justice, Security
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